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Korean BBQ Galbi (Short Ribs)

Name: Korean BBQ Galbi (Short Ribs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs Flanken-cut short ribs (1/4 inch thick); 1/2 cup Soy sauce; 1 Asian pear, grated; 3 tbsp Brown sugar; 2 tbsp Sesame oil; 6 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Ginger, grated; 2 tbsp Rice wine (mirin); 4 Scallions, sliced; for garnish Sesame seeds

4 hrs 4 servings Easy

This recipe uses Short Plate beef — specifically Short Ribs (Plate) (2-4 lbs).

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Prep

15 min

Cook

8 min

Total

4 hrs

Galbi is Korean BBQ royalty — flanken-cut short ribs marinated in a sweet-savory blend of soy sauce, Asian pear (a natural tenderizer), garlic, and sesame oil. Grilled over high heat, the edges caramelize into an incredible glaze.

What Ingredients Do You Need?

3 lbs Flanken-cut short ribs (1/4 inch thick)
1/2 cup Soy sauce
1 Asian pear, grated
3 tbsp Brown sugar
2 tbsp Sesame oil
6 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Ginger, grated
2 tbsp Rice wine (mirin)
4 Scallions, sliced
for garnish Sesame seeds

How Do You Make Korean BBQ Galbi (Short Ribs)?

1
Make marinade
Blend pear, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and mirin.
2
Marinate
Coat ribs thoroughly. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
3
Grill
Grill over high heat 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and slightly charred.
4
Serve
Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice and kimchi.